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Mater Dei High School has successfully maintained its position at the top of the CIF Southern Section high school football rankings after a victory against Bishop Montgomery. With a 2-0 record, they prepare to face Kahuku from Hawaii, while St. John Bosco follows closely with a similar record. Sierra Canyon and Orange Lutheran also make significant strides in the rankings with impressive wins. The competitive landscape sees several changes as teams prepare for upcoming matches, with rising teams looking to secure their places in the rankings.
Santa Ana, California – Mater Dei High School has successfully retained its top position in the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Southern Section high school football rankings after their recent victory against Bishop Montgomery, which was officially recorded as a forfeit. With a record of 2-0, Mater Dei is preparing to face Kahuku from Hawaii this Friday, aiming to maintain their undefeated streak and solidify their standing.
Following closely behind Mater Dei is St. John Bosco, also maintaining an impressive record of 2-0. They secured a significant victory over El Paso’s Eastwood by a remarkable margin of 66-7 in their last match. St. John Bosco is set to compete against Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy this Friday, keen on preserving their momentum and challenging for the top spot in future rankings.
In third place is Sierra Canyon, which has made notable advancements this season. They clobbered Oaks Christian with a hefty score of 63-0, moving up from their previous ranking of fourth. Sierra Canyon’s next opponent will be Honolulu Punahou on Saturday, and their strong performance thus far has generated increased interest from fans and scouts alike.
Orange Lutheran, ranked fourth, holds a record of 2-0 after narrowly defeating Rancho Cucamonga with a close score of 27-24. The team will face Chandler’s Basha from Arizona this Friday, hoping to bounce back from losing their previous spot in the rankings. Mission Viejo slots in behind Orange Lutheran at fifth place, triumphing over St. Paul with a score of 58-14. They face Folsom this Friday, seeking to extend their undefeated run.
Furthermore, Santa Margarita, currently at sixth place with a record of 1-1, managed an impressive overtime victory against Corona Centennial, winning the game 33-27. The team’s next challenge will be against Highland this Friday. Meanwhile, Corona Centennial slipped to seventh place after their loss and will attempt to recover their status by facing South Jordan’s Bingham on Saturday.
Gardena Serra remains stable at eighth position with a 2-0 record after decisively defeating Hamilton, 47-0. They face Los Alamitos this Friday, which boasts a record of 3-0, having just defeated Narbonne 48-0.
The ninth place is held by Vista Murrieta, which improved their standing to 2-0 by beating Murrieta Mesa 35-17. They are set to play Bishop Amat on September 12. In the tenth slot, Yorba Linda also emerges strong with a record of 2-0, edging past Edison with a score of 21-17. They are scheduled to play at San Jacinto this Thursday.
In the rankings beyond the top ten, San Juan Hills, with a 1-0 record, impressed by defeating Eastvale Roosevelt 41-0, moving up to 11th position. Servite follows at 12th with a 1-1 record resulting from an impressive win against Murrieta Valley, 56-35.
Notable changes in rankings include Beaumont and Valencia making their way into the top 25, while Oaks Christian, Millikan, and Newbury Park dropped out. The final rankings for this week will also include some rising teams trying to climb higher among tough competition.
These rankings are updated weekly based on performance, with the next release scheduled for this coming Sunday. Fans and players alike are gearing up for another exciting week of high school football, looking forward to unexpected twists and standout performances that can redefine the rankings ahead of the playoff season. The CIF Southern Section’s high school football scene offers fierce competition, and the rankings continue to evolve as the season progresses.
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Additional Resources
- SI: CIF Southern Section Rankings 8/31
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- LA Times: Southland High School Football Scores
- Google Search: California High School Football
- Sporting News: California High School Football Top 25 Rankings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- LA Times: High School Football Week 2 Schedule
- Google News: California High School Football News
- SI: Final Scores & Results August 29
- Google Scholar: High School Football
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